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rivka1979:
Hi I'm currently 31 weeks and my baby is estimated at 2000gr (4lbs) when she should be around 1400gr (just under 3lbs). I was tested for gestational diabetes, and it came up negative.I was wondering if there is something I can do to get my baby to slow down on the weight gain.Any other moms out there who can share their experience and tips?

I proudly pushed 2 large (over 8 lbs) babies out of my vagina! Please watch "the business of being born" before just going by what your doctor said about you needing a c-section. I have a small frame and did fine.

Red flag! If your ob is already suggesting a section, that's no good! That only makes it easier on him/her. My son was over 10# and I birthed him vaginally and he got stuck. My ob never even mentioned a section. Good luck. Do a bit of research. There's no need at this point to be considering that. :-)

Thanks for all your feedback...I'll be going in for "regular" labor it's just my ob-gyn has told me to take into account that a c-section might be necessary at some point. Here in holland labor is not allowed to last longer than 2 hours.

seriously only 2 hours?!?! that is ridiculous, labour has its own time frame. I've had 2 labours that went for 41.5hrs and 55hrs respectively, and one that went for 4 & 3/4 hours, all were over 8Ib too. that is ridiculous to expect a labour to only last 2 hours, especially if you are a first time mum.

Rivka! No one can force you to have a c section. That size baby is perfectly normal and you don't need to do anything to slow its growth down. Your body and baby are telling you that they are healthy and happy! Try to embrace it :)You can access the full version of 'The business of bring born' on you tube.

Actually it's the law here. Once fully dilated if the baby is not born in 2 hours they will go get the baby. Not always by c-section of course they can go in with tongs or such. Sorry my first baby so not clear on all the medical terms. But I am a lot more relaxed with the feedback I've gotten here. I thought that I was having a huge baby but you've shown me that's not the case. So thank you all for your support :-D

Large baby does not necessarily = c section. My daughter was 9 lbs and I am 5'4 120 lbs with very narrow hips. I didn't need any help. Lol. Don't allow her to decide for you or plan on one IF its not what you want. Just sayin.

Don't be tricked into a c section. Not to mention WaY too soon! Ultra sounds are amazing but they are not perfectly accurate. Many doctors say you'll have 9 lb baby and it comes out 7lb. Way too soon to have this c section idea unless your hi risk. Good luck, do your research

I just delivered my little one at 36w2d weighing 3010gr! She started measuring big at around 20w and kept putting on an average of 600gr every 3 weeks. I didn't have gd and my other 2 kids were about 3200gr at birth full term. Guess she was just large! Just to give u an indication- at my 35w6d appt she was measured at 3207gr and 3 days later born 200gr less so there's always some room for error. Doubt u'd need a c section.. Your baby sounds fine! :-)

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